Break in
Operational Art
The PME Ashes
As England and Australia prepare to step onto the pitch for the third test, The Cove's recent UK exchange officer, Joe Read, reviews the approach of both armies to PME.
By Joe Read
Tactical and Technical
Army's BMS Mess
In this article, Damien de Pyle argues that Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 has shown that BMS is in need of some significant changes if the Army is to hit its digitalisation goals.
Staff Functions
Effects Based Tactics – Layering Effects at the Formation Level
The use of Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) enemy on Ex Talisman Sabre 19 changed the way planning was done at the formation level, as Richard Thapthimthong explains in this article.
Tactical and Technical
Plan KOTINOS: A Way Forward
Chris Sylvia has concerns about the current structure of the PTI trade. In this article he outlines how it can be improved.
Leadership & Ethics
My Spectrum of Discomfort: A Personal Perspective on a Sense of Belonging
2019 Staff Pick: This article was chosen by the Director of Army Education as her favourite article for 2019.
By Nick Wilson
Leadership & Ethics
On Personal and Professional Potential
After examining the Chief of Army's three key documents, the Commander of Forces Command gives us three ideas on how leaders can enable Army's personnel to reach their personal and professional...
By Chris Field
Tactical and Technical
Weak and Unreadable: Suggestions for the Army's Comms Problem
Lance Corporal Kristian Wynn leads the way with the first entry for the TS19 Writing Competition.
The Vanguard: Lessons Learnt by a Combat Team Commander during Mechanisation
This year marked another turning point in the storied history of ‘Old Faithful’ as it took its first steps towards becoming a mechanised infantry battalion under Plan KEOGH. In this week's long read...
Tactical and Technical
The Battle Field Clearance Team
Experienced Company Sergeant Major Jason Jackson outlines some of the lessons learnt by Bravo Company 1 RAR while they were training to be the Battlefield Clearance Team.
Leadership & Ethics
Own Your Enterprise
'Having a meaningful impact that promotes service of others before self, being a life-long learner and improving the organisation requires more than adherence to organisational standards and...
